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When the smaller of two consecutive integers is added to fourtimes the larger, the result is 29. Find the integers.

When the smaller of two consecutive integers is added to fourtimes the larger, the result is 29. Find the integers.
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When the smaller of two consecutive integers is added to fourtimes the larger, the result is 29. Find the integers.

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.Let small number = xLet large number = y x+4y=29 y-1=x or x+1=y
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x + 4(x + 1) = 29

x + 4x + 4 = 29
5x + 4 = 29
5x = 29 - 4
5x = 25
x = 25/5
x = 5
x+1 = 6
Ansver: The two consecutive numbers are 5 and 6.
Check:
x + 4(x+1) = 5 + 4 · 6 = 5+24 = 29 OK!



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